As I approach the age at which my father fathered me, I'm wondering what the kanaka maoli take is on haole folks giving their kids Hawaiian names. I'm a haole guy, proud Irish, but if and when I have keiki, I'd like to give them a Hawaiian middle name. I'd, of course, have my auntie, a genuine Kahuna, approve or grant the name.
I grew up in HI, malahini all the way, but respectful of and inspired by the kupuna who made me feel like I belong. So, what's the verdict? Can I give my yet-to-be-conceived son or daughter a Hawaiian name without ending up on the "What Pisses You Off" thread?
I grew up in HI, malahini all the way, but respectful of and inspired by the kupuna who made me feel like I belong. So, what's the verdict? Can I give my yet-to-be-conceived son or daughter a Hawaiian name without ending up on the "What Pisses You Off" thread?
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